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THE LEXINGTON DISPATCH. Sir '' |p--; ? Bepressntatiee 8ettrspaper. Sneers Lexington and the Borders of the Surrounding Bounties Like a Blanket. StevnT. TTTVTT. ~ " ^ LEXINGTON, S. C., "WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1907. 32~ I,-..: & GLOBE DRY GOODS COMPANY, 7 m *W- O^O^C^TOlSr, JE., 3-EI5, fe' mfUIdtiO MAIN STREET, - ' - COLUMBIA, K. <J. Solicits a Share of Your Valued Patronage. Polite and Prompt Attention. oo-ab?r ism Prom Bateslnug. To the Editor of the Dispatch: "V One third of the qualified electors and freeholders of Batesburg school district number 18, having petitioned for an election to be held for the purpose of voting on the question of establishing a High school in the town of Batesburg in accordance with an act passed bv the recent legislature, the trustees of said district have / ordered an election to be held Monday, June 24th. Only such electors as return real or personal property '? for taxation and who exhibit their tax receipts and registration certificates shall be allowed to vote. Each elector favoring the proposed High school shall cast^a ballot containing the words * 'For mgn scnoor' written* or printed thereon. Electors opposed shall cast their ballots containing the * words "Against High School" writx ten or printed thereon. Polls will p|&? open at 3 a. m. and close at 4 p. m. 1 The town council has determined to enforce the dog law by imposing a tax of one dollar on each dog within I the incorporated limits of the town. . All own pi*s of dogs in the town are . notified that this tax must be paid by' July 1st and failure to comply fwith the law will subject the offender to a fine if the tax is not paid. Magistrate F. P. Shealy was in town Saturday holding court. Mr. John Grice a young white farmer living a few miles from town was tried for disposing property under mortgage. The defendant was represented oy Mr. Edward L. Asbill, of Leesville, and the prosecution by Barrett Jones, Esq., of this town. After listening to arguments of counsel on both sides the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty. The trial consumed the greater part of the day and brought a good crowd to our town. Bey. B. J. Woodward, pastor of the North Augusta Baptist church preached an interesting sermon to the ^son gregation or tne -Baptist cnurcn nere last Sunday night. Miss Elise Bates, a student of the Columbia Female college, has return* W ed home for the vacation. Mrs. W. C. Farber is spending a few days at Chambersburg, Pa., her former home. Misses Agnes Jones and Eva Hifce students of Winthrop college have returned to Batesburg where they will spend their vacation. . > Eugene W. Able, Esq., a member of the Saluda bar, was in town on business last Thursday. Mrs. Jabez Ferris is visiting her daughter Mrs. Henry C. Tillman at Greenwood, this week. Mr. B, C. Bailey, manager of the Johnston News was in town Thursday Editor N. Roger Bayley went to Augusta Monday on business. Miss Edna Thomas, of Florence, is visitingher sister Mrs. J. L. Gunn. Miss Ruth Cooner has returned from Marion and will spend the summer here. Miss Nannie Gunter, daughter of r* ? i. tt vr r\ uapfc. u. A. uruiiuer, rjuitucu uvxu Converse college last Wednesday. Miss Ida Folk, of Edgefield, is spending a few days in our town visiting her aunt Mrs. C. A. Strother. Miss Daisy Neal, of Atlanta, Ga., was the guest of her sister Mrs. F. E. Collmn a few days last week. Attorney Barrett Jones went to Lexington on professional business Tuesday. The books for the registration of voters for the town of Batesburg will close August 1st. C. For Prohibition. To the Editor of The Dispatch: I was very much disappointed when I learned that the county dispensary board had granted a dispensary to New Brookland. Why? First, because that is my nearest town and I have several boys growing up into manhood and passing through the most dangerous period of their lives. Second, because this country is full of precious boys and young men, who are going to make sober, useful men, or they are going to make drunkards and worthless men. Third and last, because the whole tiring is wrong. " Now, I do not wish to censure those gentlemen too strong; I believe they are my friends and I know I am theirs; I love every inch of them, but I do not love their action in placing the dispensary in Brookland. However, I am learning more and more about dealing with complicated questions, but I fail to see any complication about the dispensary; it is either light or it is wrong; it is either good or bad. I have tried as hard as any nupi to get the consent of my mind to favor the dispensary law, but ray conscience won't let me. The only safe rule t&at I know to follow either in public or private affairs is not to do anything that you cannot ask the blessings of God upon. Why, the so-called daddy of the State dispensary admitted to me last summer in answer to some questions along this line, that a church member and Christian could not consistently support the dispensary law or any other law favoring whiskey. I think it would have been better if the board would have let the matter stood where it was and established no more dispensaries in the county until next year, by which time I hope the whole business will be voted out and buried so deep that it will never come to life again. JOHN W. HENDRIX. New Brookland. . I LEESVILLE COLLEGE. Commencement Exercises fhe Best in the History of the Institution? The Pride of Leesville. For the past week our town has been thronged with visitors attending the "best commencement" in the his- j tory of the college. The exercises began on Friday evening with an en- j tertainment given by the primary and intermediate departments. The little | folks were at their best and the recitations, drills, etc., were enjoyed by all. On Sunday morning at 11 o'clock the baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. W. I. Herbert, of Charleston. He took for hie text subject the life of that most beautiful of all biblical characters, Daniel, and in the earnest, forceful way, so well known to those who have heard him, drew from the life of this great man lessons of troth, fidelity and courage. In the evening at 8:30 o'clock Rev. W. H. Hiller, of Lexington, preached an eloquent sermon on the Trinity. He drew an alagous lesson from the trinitv of man, the intellect, the will and the heart, to the Trinity of the (Sod-head, the Creator, the Redeemer and the Holy spirit. The discourse ' was one of the finest ever heard in the college. On Monday morning the association a?x? i ,j ?i._ , oi graduates iieiu its auuucu. xuccuug. The music was furnished by Mies Bessie Major and Miss Mary Derrick. < Dr. James L. Mann, of Florence, a former student of the college, delivered the address on this occasion. Dr. Mann, since leaving the college, has traveled extensively in France and Germany. He spoke quite kindly of his pleasure in returning to our little city. He chose for the subject of his splendid address, "The Scholars Relation to Life." It was characterized with great depth of thought, beauty of language ana eloquence of delivery. Hon. E. D. Smith delivered an address on Monday evening on Education. " Mr. Smith's reputation is national and the mention of his name is a sufficient warrant for the merits of the address. Suffice it to say that no man has ever spoken from the platform of Leesville college auditorium who has made a greater impres- , sion on his audience, nor carried ; home to the hearts of his hearers richer lessons of right living. i On Tuesday morning after the annual concert beginning at 10:30, the senior essays were read and diplomas delivered. Both vocal and instrumental students took part in the program. Seyetfal numbers were given by the college orchestra. Among the numbers of the voice students special mention should be made of the two solos by Miss Gladys Bladon and Miss Dora Ruff. These young ladies have splendid voices and the charming way M ' * 1 i % S . . 11 in;.wmcn tney renaerea ine songs spoke for their training. The orchestra not only afforded us splendid music on the morning of the concert, but during other exercises of commencement, the opening number ; by the orchestra was always received with delight. 1 The senior essays were as follows: Miss Ruth Able?"Dreams of Genius or Phantoms of a Fool." Miss Frankie Herlong?"Out of School Life into Life's School." Miss Maud Spann?"Pyramids not f all Egyptian." After vthe essays were read the diplomas were delivered by Rev. W. I. Herbert, who deeply impressed the recipients with the obligations involved in their acceptance. Students who received diplomas in other departments were: Miss Cecil Mitchell and Miss Minnie Crouch in Arts; Miss Frankie Herlong in Expression; Mr. Charles Swygert and Mr. Fred Shealy in the Commercial Department. Miss Dora Ruff received a medal for the most rapid improvement in the Voice Department. On Tuesday evening, the last evening of commencement exercises, Col. J. J. Dargan delivered an address to the students. It was a masterful historical presentation and Col. Dargan held for an hour his audience in rapt attention. His splendid address tuuo q Hfi.mfi" nlnui.1 f.-w t.liia t.l-io mriof. r? ?*o u> vviti^, v^ivov fcv*. wu&u vi&w iiivk'v delightful of all commencements in the history of the college. Kamiaer-Maasliip. The marriage of Miss Herbert Kaminer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kaminer, formerly a resident of this county, but now of Gadsden, to Mr. Chas. A. Manship, of Columbia, last Wednesday evening, was one of the most brilliant events of the season. Miss Kaminer is well' known to the people of Lexington, and the following account of tier marriage taken from The Columbia State will be read with interest: "To the strains of the "Bridal Chorus" from Lohengrin, played by Mrs. Harry Kaminer, the bridesmaids and groomsmen, preceded by the ushers, Mr. Ross McKenzie, Mr. Fred Auld, Mr. John T.. Stevens and Mr. Sam P. Roof, entered in the following order: Mr. Douglas C. Croney, of Columbia and Mr. Ernest H. Kaminer of Gadsden, Miss Nell Miller, of Columbia, and Miss Connie Witherspoon of Lancaster, Mr. John Floyd, of Spartanburg, and Mr. Phil. D. Freeman, of Columbia, Miss Virginia Card-1 I "Mr 3SL( !; You are welcome at | : THE HOW |> Do business with us S the satisfaction of knowi < ing cared for by an insti > supervision. We will n ' ? ?In.Mi J) podiup d9 jjiauiy 09 iai u< S i to save. To know and I: fi V will be a daily benefit to ft i F. W. OSWALD, ALFRED , jR President. SeseSCSSSeSCSCSeSSSSSeSSSe well, of Columbia, and Miss Bland Epps, of Virginia, Dr. E. F. Hudgens ana Mr. Frank M. Ehrlich, of Columbia, Miss Lethia Manship, a sister of the groom. and Miss Annie Garrick, Miss Emma Bettis. of Pine Honse, Edgefield, and Mr. Walter T. Green, of Columbia. The maid of honor entered alone immediately preceding the bride who was accompanied by her father. The groom wa9 attended by his best man, Mr. Tom H. Law, of Atlanta. The bride's beautiful gown was of satin striped radium silk, with an open work design formed of point d'esprit and soutache braid and finished with bands of liberty satin. The yoke and Japanese robe" sleeves were of silk lace in lily design and the inner sleeves were fashioned entirely of ruffles of chiffon. Her wedding veil was worn off the face, caught with fresh orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of exquisite white roses. Immediately after the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. K. C. Reed, D. D., of the Theological seminary, the bridal party and the wedding guests drove to the hospitable home of the bride's parents, where a delightful reception was held. The entire house was a bower of lovely roses, filling the air with their fra ?~~ nna* fl?a anfim ttrllU UlllSllliK W^l VUVA&V scene the halo of June tide. There were the prettv customs of cutting the bride's cake and throwing the bride's bouquet and later in the midst of the merriment the young couple departed for; their wedding journey northward. When they return they will make their home in Columbia in their home on Lady street. Mrs. Manship will be welcomed to Columbia by a great number of friends, for she is already very popular here, haying attended the College for Women for several years and visited here frequently. That Mr. Manship is now a permanent Columbian is a source of great gratification to his many friends in Columbia. He is a Uniyersity of South Carolina man and has, since his college days, been in the employ of the Royster company." Press Association to ICeet. Tomorrow the South Carolina Press Association will meet on the Isle of Palms and a royal good time is expected. At a recent meeting of the entertainment committee the following programme was decided upon: A committee was appointed to meet the editors and ladies of the party at the depots Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Thursday morning, on the Isle of Palms, the visitors will be welcomed at the Hotel Seashore by Mayor Rhett and Mr. William W. Ball. Thursday afternoon, June 13, it has been decided to have a series of automobile races on the beach in front of t.hft Talp of Palms Davillion. Friday morning a fishing frolic will be given. The chairman of the committee has secured the use of the steamer Sappho and has been tendered the use of the steamer E. H. Jackson by Capt. Pregnall, and all hands and the cook will go on board one or the other of these crafts and set sail for Mount Pleasant for the Jetties at 10:30 a. m. Friday night there will be a big dance in the Isle of Palms pavillion, with music by the famous First Band, artillery corps. Saturday evening a reception will | be given at the Hotel Seashore. | To Mothers in This Town. Children who are delicate, feverish and cross will get immediate relief from Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the stomach, act on the liver, making a sickly child strong and healthy. A certain cure for worms. Sold by all druggists, 25c. Sample free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. D. Call7 Gates. | Mr. D. Caily Gates, a resident of j the Sandy Run setion and one of the best men'in the county, died in Columbia on the 4th, after undergoing an operation for bladder trouble, from which he had been a long sufferer. TT ?? '"5 l-i i a Info Vinmo 116 WctS UtllTICU IV lALiJ JLC*(JV UVUAV where the funeral and interment took place. I IE BANK! u: jj | and you will always have ) fl ing that your funds are be- S f! tution that is under State < 2 *ceive your smallest de- > ? 3 ones, and will help you s 8 >e known by a good bank ? S you. > | J. FOX, K. F. OSWALD, S g Cashier. Ass't Cashier. * Further Esplanaticn IT ceded. To the Fditor of The Dispatch: The explanation given by my friend, Mr. R. L. Keisler, as to why the County Dispensafy Board decided to open a dispensary at New Brookland seems to need a little further explanation. The responsibility for the boards action is placed upon the business men and the town council. Now, the term "business men" is a very general term, but I suppose that in this particular case reference was made to the men who sell goods or keep shop of any kind. As I am informed, the Duck mill managers and my good friend, Mr. G. A. Guignard, the manufacturer of brick, was opposed to the dispensary. Is this correct? If so, why are they not put in the column of "business men?" I venture the belief that Mr. Guignard and the Duck mill have a volume of business greater than the store-keepers of Brookland. The truth is, our friends on the county board have been led by the facination of revenue into a grave mistake. We rejoice that the clearheadedness and fairmindedness of Mr. Caughman would not, as I understand it, permit him to give his service to this mistake. If the gentlemen composing this board will correct their mistake, the friends of sobriety will hold them in grateful remembrance. Let us hope that they will do so. JOAB EDWARDS. Leesville, June 7. Cyclone and Hailstorm in Orangeburg County. Orangeburg, June 10.?For the first time in many years Orangeburg county was visited oy a genuine cyclone late yesterday afternoon. The damage'-so far reported was on the Limestone . road, about three miles north of the city, where damage was done by hail as well as wind. Buildings were blown down and considerable damage was done to crops. Passengers coming in on the train from Columbia this afternoon tell of a terrible hail storm between St. Mat thews and Fort Motte, the train passing through the storm. Hail fell as large as hen eggs, and many windows on the train were broken. Twonty-Ona Persoas Drowned. On Friday night as the result of a terrible cloudburst that caused a creek to overflow Gradyville, Ky., and vicinity, twenty-one persons were known to have lost their lives. A mill and several residences were swept away. Zilled By Baseball.. At Seymour, Conn., Saturday afternoon, while playing baseball, Harry Randay, aged 16, was struck over the heart by a pitched ball and instantly killed.. Four Zilled by Lightning. San Louis Potosi, Mexico, June 8.? Eight laborers, who took refuge under a tree during an electric storm here today were struck by lightning, and four were killed, while the others were probably fatally injured. Dropped from the Bolls. Eight persons who signed a petition in Marion county for a dispensary have been dropped from the rolls of 4'Reedy Creek" church. In some counties it seems to be harder to be a Christian than in others.?News and Courier. Three Silled; Siz Wounded. Three negroes were killed in a race clash near Yazoo City, Miss., Saturday ; four white men were wounded and two negroes severely whipped. Hailstorm Over State. Many portions of the State were visited by terrific hailstorms Monday afternoon. At Camden hail covered the ground, much of it being the size of a turkey egg. Horses were made to run away and dogs and cows ra* to cover howling and bellowing. The damage to crops was great. A cloudburst occurred in Bamberg county, doing much damage to crops. Also in Edgefield county a cloudburst and hailstorm did extensive damage. Tribute of lUspect. In the death of Hon. J. M. Epting Lexington county and South Carolina has lost a faithful public servant and a valuable citizen. The high esteem in which he was held by the people of his county was shown by his re-election to the legislature in 1906 by a handsome majority in the first primary. His service as a member of the legislature were characterized by his faithfulness to his trust, and the carrying out of every pledge made to the people during his campaigns. He had the courage of his convictions and did not shirk a duty. His unexpired term will be filled by no one who will rep- J roaonf, t.Vio intaroat.a nf f.hpir fnnQtitn ency with more ability and zeal than j he did. Hi9 bereaved wife and orphaned j child have the sympathy of all, and especially of. one who knew his home life. D. F. EFIRD. From Mims, Florida. To the Editor of The Dispatch: We have had fine rains recently, which was greatly needed. The orange crop will be much larger than once expected, and the growers are in bright hopes. The vegetable crop was good. Some are still shipping tomatoes, receiving ! from $3 to $1 per crate. Mr. P. L. Kyzer will start to ship j watermelons next week. He will j ship a few cars to Columbia, S. C. Pine apples are plentiful; several j trains passing by each day. Florida is on a boom, but labor is scarce and wages high. L. L. P. Mims, Fla., June 3. i A Fine Place to Sat. One of the finest places to get a meal in South Carolina is at the Parlor Restaurant, Main street, next to the Skyscraper, Columbia. Mr. Ben David, proprietor of this popular place, is a most affable gentleman, and sees to it that his tables are supplied with the best the market affords and that it is prepared in the most appetizing manner. Everything is clean, fresh and up-to-date, homelike and especial attention is paid to serving ladies. When you are in Columbia and want a good meal at a very reasonable price, go to Ben David's, the most popular place to eat in Columbia. Fun! Fun!! Fun!!! For both young and old, go to H. Steele's cue on the 4th. The music will be furnished by the ladies string band, also the graphophone with one hundred selections. The meats will be cooked by the well known cuist J. Taylor. So come one, come all and enjoy the day. Sr. Neville Passes Any. n* TIT" O \Tnrillo nf 1/JL W VJI v./ V |.'J. VCIMV ? V V4 V4?V Presbyterian college at Clinton, died : Saturday after a shore illness of heart disease. He was one of the foremost j educators in the State and in his death the college sustains an irrepar- ! able loss. If the sermon isn't to our liking we I think it is directed at the other fellow. It's awful bad manners for a man who snores to go to church. i Wr-,' " .MA jj MATHIAS' MINE This cut represents Mr. J. Ed. Math located about four miles from Lexingtor its purity and medicinal qualities declan homes throughout the county and in the exclusively by the Brookland Bottfing V ducts. Mr. Mathias, who is now past se good health and vigor to the health-givi; of people, from miles around, visit this s Sundays, especially. Billy Feliz's Letter. To the Editor of the Dispatch: As a general thing crops are looking very well 'though quite small. Mrs. Mattie Goodwin in company ! with Miss Dora Craft visited Washj ington, D. C., recently^ and took in ' the sights at the Jamestown Expo! sition. We are thankful to Mr. M. L. i Rister for a mess of fine Irish potaI toes. The happy Felix family cerI tainly enjoyed them, i Mrs. E. W. Burnett, of Livingston, | visited Mr. W. B. Fallaw recently, wnne on her way to Red Bank. Miss Rosa B.~ Fallaw is spending her well earned vacation at home. She made excellent progress in her studies while in attendance at the College for Women, Columbia. Wheat and oats are being harvested and the yield is much better than was thought some time ago. * Messrs. W. N. McNeill and S. R. Davenport are guests of our little town. We are glad to see them back again. Thqp were formerly located here as employers of the S. A. L. R. R., but now hold better positions on the same road at Hamlet. A dark and sad gloom is cast over our town and community. We are in receipt of a telegram announcing the aeai-ii or Mrs. juime ueioacn, nee Goodwin, of Quincy, Fla. She was married to Mr. S. S. Deloach, just four months ago, and accompanied her husband to his home in Florida. Here they spent sweet happy days together till that dreadful malady typhoid fever seized her precious body and the death angel claimed her spirit for the Master's kingdom. Ere this reaches the readers of The Dispatch her remains will be laid at rest in the cemetery here at Gaston. To the bereaved husband and family we extend deep sympathy. May we bow submissively to the will of Him who knows and does all things for the best. Mr. C. C. Craft, who holds a good position with Uncle Sam accompanied his sister, Miss Perchase, home from N. C., where she has successfully pursued her studies in the Littleton Female College. Every since and before the morning stars sang together, there have been marriages in all counties and nations. The bridal gifts have been i ^ _ * _ numerous, more or less, ana 01 vaneties too numerous to mention in this short letter, but we have one to report that breaks the record. Not very long ago in the dim past, cupid put in some telling and effective work, a result of which caused one young man to muster courage and elope with one of the fair daughters of the lower part of dear old Lexington county. Of course papa didn't < like it, but on second reflection, his irate nature had time to ccol down he concluded to visit the happy couple and as a bridal gift caught a great big ccoter and carried them. May peace and happiness be theirs. Our rommissioner D. H. Craft is making an efficient officer and we think ere his term expires we will have better roads in his district. Gaston, S. C., June 10,-1907. Note the change in the advertisement of the Craig Supplv Co. They are making some special offers and now is the time to buy. If you have in scrap iron you had better sell it now. :ral spring. ias and his famous Mineral Spring, 1. This water has been analized and ed. It is now used in hundreds of ! city of Columbia. It is also U9ed forks in the putting up of their proventy years, attributes his present ng qualities of this water. Hundreds spring throughout the week and on